Hair Color??

Septmom

I have a question about hair color, I am no where near the stage where I can get my hair colored. It will be 4 wks this Friday since I finished chemo. I was wondering if there is a brand of hair color that is safer and/or less toxic than others. I read that Para-Phenylenediamine (PPD) and other petroleum products are used in permanent hair color and that is supposed to be bad for you. I read that it's impossible to avoid PPD if you are using permanent hair color but certain brands have lower levels than others. I used to get my hair colored at a salon regularly. I would get my roots done every 4 wks. But at 4 wks my roots looked real bad. My hair used to grow very fast. I would get highlights done a few times a year. I loved getting my hair done. I know my salon uses redken hair color. Any idea if that has a high level of PPD or not? I tried to search online and couldn't find anything. I did find a hair color that advertises no paraben, no ammonia, and low levels of PPD called herbatint. Amazon sells it. I really don't want to color my hair at home. But if I am using paraben and phthalate free lotions and cosmetics then I need to make sure I use safer hair color too. Does anyone know of a 'safer' hair color ?? Thanks!

abigail48

make your own with black walnul or butternut hulls, or a rinse with nettles

bobogirl

What about Aveda?  I know it may not be perfect... but I think it's a step in the right direction.  There are Aveda-based salons everywhere.

gemini4

I think the Aveda salon is a good suggestion. Also, another idea -- do you have a trusting relationship with your stylist?  If so, your salon might be open to your providing the Herbatint and they could apply it ... Just a thought?